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posted 04/30/2008, comments (9)

The Safety of Natural Sugar Substitutes

A question came up recently in response to my article on artificial sweeteners. The question was regarding the safety of Stevia, a "natural" no-calorie sweetener. So, what exactly are natural sugar substitutes and does natural always equal better? Let's take a look: What are natural sweeteners? Natural sweeteners are sweeteners... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/15/2008, comment (1)

One Size Does Not Fit All: The Art and Science of Being Physically Active

How many of you wish you could work out more but feel like you just don't have the time or that you can't afford the equipment or the membership fees? How many of you feel like all the fitness programs out there are really intended for...I don't know...anyone but you? My guess is quite a few. It is very evident that... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/09/2008, comment (1)

The Safety of Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are widespread, from soda to yogurt and beyond, and many people wonder about the potential safety issues. Generally, with rare exceptions, these sugar substitutes appear to pose little or no risk when used in moderation. Artificial sweeteners provide the sweetness of sugar without the same calories and hike in... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/07/2008, comments (0)

How To Eat Like a King And Still Lose Weight

I will summarize this post with a quote I love "Eat Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince and Dinner like a Miser" but most do it backwards. A cup of coffee in the morning and dinner time we eat like it's going out of style. Our digestive system is strongest during the day which allows us to burn the food we eat instead of... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/31/2008, comments (0)

managing hypo thyroid with aggressive dieting and exercise

How can I stimulate weightloss despite having a low thyroid function? My diet is mostly grean vegetables, proteins, and I struggle with carbs particularly sugar cravings. Exercises seem to bulk me up despite my cardio efforts. My frustrations causes me to go in and out of depression. Consequently, I... Read more Chevron

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